1963 Riviera Custom Fast Back.

[Rocket 88]

Check out this 63 Custom Riviera Fast back.

 

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http://www.speedhunters.com/2015/08/a-custom-concept-car-the-riviera-x-11/

 

Rocket 88

[alini]

Regardless of what  you think of the car, give the guy credit for doing a good job.  You would never know that wasnt a stock car, if you didnt know about Rivieras

[Matt Harwood]

Regardless of what  you think of the car, give the guy credit for doing a good job.  You would never know that wasnt a stock car, if you didnt know about Rivieras

 

+1

 

Even if you hate it, that's some VERY impressive metalworking. I'm not sure that I dig it, that little dip behind the door doesn't look quite right and it kind of erases the Riv's identity, but holy cow that's a very talented guy putting it together. Wow!

[Pat Curran]

I have to give the guy credit for the work that went into this creation.  Mating a Ford roof to a Riviera took some real effort.  Overall it looks tastefully done and better than some other creations that have been touring the show circuit the past year.  Of course it is all about personal taste anyway.

[Glenn McMahon]

That metal work is unbelievable!  I always liked those fastback full size cars mainly from the Mopar stables.

 

Glenn McMahon

ROA #12929

[RivNut]

I agree that the creation and execution are first class, but for me the original roof line, the one that Bill Mitchell saw that one evening on a foggy London street, where he was impressed by the silhouette of a Rolls Royce, with its sharp lines and angles, which was partially obscured in the mist. When you take away the sharp lines of the roof, you no longer have the Riviera of Bill Mitchell's dream, the same car that we've all come to love and admire. 

 

I had a friend in college who drove a '70 Mercury Cyclone.  To me that roofline reminds me of Alan's car and in no way resembles a Riviera.  My $.02. 

 

Ed  

Edited September 22, 2015 by RivNut (see edit history)

[devildog93]

i don't care for it, but the level of craftsmanship is astounding. I wish i had half the talent of the crew that put together.

[bodayguy]

I'm with Ed, the roof line isn't good like that. Amazing craftsmanship, though. 

[Snake]

That concept would of been an ultimate Riviera , just like the boat tail , I've also saw a 1st gen Riv with a boat tail , that also would of been awesome , what I like about this one is it keeps the nailhead, now that's class for a newer build custom

[DrP]

Another original "Spruce Green" 63 Riv gone.......The guy's craftsmanship and work is exceptional. To everyone their own and it's their car to do with as they wish but, personally, pangs me to see the originality of these cars modified. Modifications, however, are certainly inspired by the original basic design perfection achieved by Bill Mitchell and his engineers.